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Embroidery/Sewing

If ever there were a labour of love, making patchwork quilts is it. Choosing the design, selecting the fabric, readying the scissors, threading the needle - it all begins with the anticipation of creating something unique and ends with the uplifting reward of a beautiful, long-lasting, covetable quilt. Romantic or edgy, bold or muted, large or small. Enliven a bedroom, a living-room wall or a sofa with the ultimate home accessory. This new look at a traditional craft features 14 designs and provides clear instructions and ideas on colourways for each one. It's a guide to stitching a masterpiece. Key points: 14 projects from the classic to the contemporary; clear diagrams, templates and instructive photographs; information on choosing fabrics and ideas for selecting different colourways; instructions for hand and machine piecing and quilting.